TNT Episode #75: Christmas Presence

Tate and Teresa cover a plethora of topics today, from “HowThe Grinch Stole Christmas” to being present in the moment and nature. Teresa shares a hunting story, while Tate shares his fascination with trees.

The two discuss Carl Sagan and the pale blue dot, as well as the improbability of life and enjoying the moment. Metal music comes up as well, as they discuss their enjoyment of being themselves.

Tate discusses his previous dissatisfaction with focusing on the future, and Teresa talks about getting older and having a son and being around her classmates who also have kids now.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: No guest

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #74: Heavy Metal and Thanksgiving

Tate and Teresa fly solo today. Tate regal’s Teresa with stories from his recent concert trip. He went to see Fit for a King and Make Them Suffer, and then the second concert was Spiritbox.

Teresa and Tate share their love for metal music and Teresa as Teresa mentions YouTube sensation Leo and SlipKnot.

The conversation shifts towards Thanksgiving as Tate and Teresa discuss their love of the holiday, but also the tragedy of the history through Wednesday’s summer camp revolt in the movie Addams Family Values.

The focus turns more general as they discuss the importance of celebration and holidays more generally.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: No guest

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #73: Work Hard or Go to KOTZ

Tate and Teresa are joined by Jolene! Jolene celebrated 10 years of Jolene’s mix tape, October 2nd. We recorded the conversation, October 3rd. The three discussed growing up in Nome, and about how much KNOM radio has changed, and how the staff has changed throughout the years.

Joleen also talked about the technology, and being a DJ before automation and using cassettes and CD’s and reading the weather.

Also in this episode Tate shares a story about listening to music whilst being a student at UAA.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Joleen Oleson

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #72: Science Fiction and Thanksgiving

Miranda returns for a special thanksgiving episode of the TNT podcast. The three discuss things they are thankful for, the three touch on space, stars, rocks and minerals, and lots and lots of sci-fi.

They also have an off the cuff discussion on the problems of racism. From Tate and

Teresa’s personal experience growing up with a multiracial friend group compared to the times of segregation and the general nonsense of thinking you are better than someone based on the color of your skin.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Miranda Musich

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #71: Manufacturing Consent and Local News

Tate and Teresa are joined today by Ben, News Director of KNOM. The conversation starts off with Tate breaking down the concept of manufacturing consent, based off of the book by Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman.

Tate then flips the conversation to now, and how the advertisers behind mass media and those who control the algorithmscan affect the narratives we are fed. Teresa shifts the conversation to note how entertainment can be a distraction from current events.

Throughout this discussion Ben weaves in hope, by much celebrating and discussing the importance of local news. Its relevance and its ability to fight against the consolidation of the media, as well as his personal experiences trying to be that impartial voice. your own family.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Ben Townsend

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #70: The Fearsome Ferris Wheels

Teresa and Tate are joined by Crystal Rose again! The conversation starts with Cosplay and quickly shifts to Horror movies. Crystal and Teresa regal the audience with the corniness of old horror movies and their love for Horror Comedy.

Tate and Crystal take the conversation to more of a final destination type place, bonding over their fear of ferris wheels and some of their more nerve wracking experiences flying.

The conversation closes with a nod to the Addam’s Family, and a call to love your own family.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Crystal Rose

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #69: You Can’t Feel Your Hands

Teresa and Tate are joined remotely by Scotty Campbell! Scotty is working on a project involving the Cryptids of Alaska for KNOM. He shares his fascination with the intersectionality of cryptids, spirituality, and science, and especially with how these stories kept people alive.

Throughout this conversation, Tate and Scotty weave various philosophical or scientific references, and Tate really hones in on the shared human experience of stories. Teresa also shares a little of her experience growing up and hearing some of these stories.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Scotty Campbell

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #68: Can’t Not Sleep

Teresa and Tate and joined by Wali Rana, News reporter of KNOM for a spooky discussion on films and predator lore. They touch on the way human culture plays a role in how alien cultures are imagined and Teresa and Wali share their love for horror movies. Teresa brings up marvel and the thunderbolts, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Tate gets really animated as the conversation shifts to Indiana Jones and he shares his love for the newest Indiana Jones film, which is a bit polarizing. Teresa and Wali discuss Freddy vs Jason, and who they were rooting for.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Wali Rana

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #67: GM Miranda: Every Phone call is an Adventure

In this episode of the TNT podcast, hosts Tate and Teresa sit down with special guest Miranda Musich, KNOM’s General Manager. The three discuss Halloween in Nome with snow on the ground, memorable halloween costumes, and jack-o-lanturn carving.

The conversation shifts to discussing KNOM’s 2025 music fest. Where and when it will be, what it is, and how you can be a part of it. There was also special emphasis put on the exclusive radioactive merch.--------------------------

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Miranda Musich

Produced by: Marc Rose

Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Crystal Rose, Gwen Trigg-Stettenbenz, and Liam Trigg

Produced by: Marc Rose

Tate and Teresa are guestless today. They start off by discussing some of the science of radio and Auroras. They also discuss the beauty of sensory perceptions, and subconscious body functions, and the power of live music, and the beauty of the details.

Tate shows some appreciation for his music on his mental health, and specific bands in his current rotation. Fit For a King, Killswitch Engage, and The Amity Affliction all get some love.

Teresa shows some appreciation for therapy, and friends and community when dark thoughts creep in.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: None

Produced by: Marc Rose